Archaic_Smile Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, Historiaeros said: One of my cohort also received the rejection this morning. That program is just insanely competitive. Don't lose faith. Hope you will hear good news soon. Thanks! I already have had some good news, so I'm not too bothered. But a rejection is always a little disappointing
the gadfly Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Just received an email inviting me to visit UCLA Feb 22-25. I am quite excited!
terraaurea Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 29 minutes ago, the gadfly said: Just received an email inviting me to visit UCLA Feb 22-25. I am quite excited! That's fantastic, congrats!! What program did you apply to? (I ask because I'm waiting on news from archaeology). Good job so far everyone!
the gadfly Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, terraaurea said: That's fantastic, congrats!! What program did you apply to? (I ask because I'm waiting on news from archaeology). Good job so far everyone! Thanks! I applied to the PhD program in classics. Archaic_Smile 1
Thyestes76 Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 I have applied for UCLA too, but since I did not receive an invitation I can safely assume they will not bother with me. Has anybody applied/heard from USC Dornsife?
Historiaeros Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 4 hours ago, Thyestes76 said: I have applied for UCLA too, but since I did not receive an invitation I can safely assume they will not bother with me. Has anybody applied/heard from USC Dornsife? No. I also applied to USC but heard nothing so far. They seem to give out results in the middle of Feb?
the gadfly Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Just received my rejection from Stanford. At least I wasn't left in suspense too long!
Archaic_Smile Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 7 minutes ago, the gadfly said: Just received my rejection from Stanford. At least I wasn't left in suspense too long! Same bro same
the gadfly Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 47 minutes ago, the gadfly said: Just received my rejection from Stanford. At least I wasn't left in suspense too long! And my acceptance from Berkeley!! Archaic_Smile 1
terraaurea Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 28 minutes ago, the gadfly said: And my acceptance from Berkeley!! Holy crap!! Getting into Berkeley is really intense (and extremely, extremely competitive)--congrats! the gadfly 1
anactoria Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 30 minutes ago, the gadfly said: And my acceptance from Berkeley!! Yay congrats! That's such a cool program. the gadfly 1
Archaic_Smile Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 12 hours ago, the gadfly said: And my acceptance from Berkeley!! Congrats! the gadfly 1
terraaurea Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 Welp, got my first rejection (from Brown). It's Brown, so I never really expected to get in.
Thyestes76 Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 @terraaureaI guess mine will be the second one! Have they sent a letter or did you check their site?
terraaurea Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 9 minutes ago, Thyestes76 said: @terraaureaI guess mine will be the second one! Have they sent a letter or did you check their site? There was an automatic email sent out saying that the decision was made on the website. So I checked it and there was a standard rejection letter.
terraaurea Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, terraaurea said: There was an automatic email sent out saying that the decision was made on the website. So I checked it and there was a standard rejection letter. I should mention too that it's for the Joukowsky Institute, so archaeology. For anybody waiting on classics, etc. ploutarchos 1
Thyestes76 Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 @terraaurea archaeology must be even more tricky then classics to apply to, because they must have fieldwork capacities I guess. I would normally not apply to Ivy League myself, but the application fee were not too bad, and the faculty matched my interests very well, but at hindsight, I regretted the effort and time spent
terraaurea Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 16 minutes ago, Thyestes76 said: @terraaurea archaeology must be even more tricky then classics to apply to, because they must have fieldwork capacities I guess. I would normally not apply to Ivy League myself, but the application fee were not too bad, and the faculty matched my interests very well, but at hindsight, I regretted the effort and time spent It's incredibly complicated and frustrating. I wouldn't have bothered applying if I hadn't had access to a fee waiver (I'm dirt poor).
Thyestes76 Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) @terraaurea My professors were all very enthusiastic about my applications and encouraged at least one ivy league, so far I had an interview of my college of choice, for which I am hoping, it is a smaller one, on the West coast, fantastic location, very nice Faculty, I am sure I would benefit immensely if accepted Edited February 3, 2017 by Thyestes76
Thyestes76 Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) @Argikeraunos I have also applied to Brown, but since I have not heard from them I assume I am rejected there too. So far I was rejected from UCSB, UCLA ( suspected), there is still one hope left Edited February 4, 2017 by Thyestes76
terraaurea Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 Because some of you all might know, random question. When it comes to Postbacc programs in Classics, what is the deal with FAFSA/financial aid? I'm just thinking worst-case scenario that I don't get in anywhere, which is a possibility. My parents are homeless and make very, very minimal income, and I myself don't really have any savings. Being able to attend any undergrad at all has depended upon financial aid. My family also has a history of terrible credit scores, so private loans have never been a viable option. Any knowledge on this? Thanks!
superdupergirl Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 Never heard of a funded post bacc and i would never suggest going into debt in hopes that the post bacc will get you into a PhD program. likeavirgil and Archaic_Smile 2
Spiro Spero Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) @terraaurea I'm not an expert by any means, but it looks like there are federal loans available for Columbia's post-bac if you're at least enrolled half-time+ http://sps.columbia.edu/certificates/classics-certificate/tuition-and-financing/financial-resources Side note: I'm dying of anticipation now that, based on previous years, my top 2 are releasing decisions any day now. I think I might get banned from my email server for refreshing too much. Edited February 7, 2017 by Spiro Spero
terraaurea Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 7 minutes ago, Spiro Spero said: @terraaurea I'm not an expert by any means, but it looks like there are federal loans available for Columbia's post-bac if you're at least enrolled half-time+ http://sps.columbia.edu/certificates/classics-certificate/tuition-and-financing/financial-resources As obnoxiously expensive as Columbia's post bacc program is, it's impressive that they even have a financing page and it seems like there's the possible option of part-time matriculation so that you're possibly eligible for federal aid. Most programs go "this post bacc isn't even a certificate so good luck finding any money--also you're not eligible for federal funding".
Spiro Spero Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 Agreed - I'm from the NY burbs so commuting to Columbia's program seemed like a good fallback... until I saw the price
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